1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Lotus Exige (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 40 | Exige |
Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |